Universal seen clear of obligations to HD DVD, may switch to Blu-ray

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  • Reply 61 of 79
    emig647emig647 Posts: 2,455member
    I haven't tried it yet... I own 3:10 to yuma on BD and haven't watched it yet... but supposedly it has PiP. I plan on watching it tonight.
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  • Reply 62 of 79
    jeffdmjeffdm Posts: 12,954member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 4metta View Post


    Well this is my point. Why has it been just now that it was released as opposed to HDDVD movies which have had it for a while? Has HDDVD been out longer or what?



    Yes.



    Also, Toshiba was able to unilaterally define features, whereas BR group was more of a coalition. The first HD DVD player was basically an HTPC to allow them the ability to tweak the standard.
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  • Reply 63 of 79
    4metta4metta Posts: 365member
    Thanks for the answer.
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  • Reply 64 of 79
    4metta4metta Posts: 365member
    Don't rush out and buy a BD player just yet. \





    Current Blu-ray Players Won't Play Upcoming BD Disc Features
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  • Reply 65 of 79
    melgrossmelgross Posts: 33,720member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 4metta View Post


    Don't rush out and buy a BD player just yet. \





    Current Blu-ray Players Won't Play Upcoming BD Disc Features



    Depends on whether people care. Most don't. They just want to watch the movie.
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  • Reply 66 of 79
    4metta4metta Posts: 365member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by melgross View Post


    Depends on whether people care. Most don't. They just want to watch the movie.



    In that case it makes more sense to stream a rental from Xbox Live or iTunes.
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  • Reply 67 of 79
    jeffdmjeffdm Posts: 12,954member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 4metta View Post


    In that case it makes more sense to stream a rental from Xbox Live or iTunes.



    I think it's going that way, someone would have to be in denial to ignore that inevitability.



    Still, I'm very happy with BR, and it's still less expensive through Netflix, even considering the current crunch Netflix users are experiencing. Given my home theater display, I'm probably not going to like the current version of iTunes movie rentals, but I might use it on occasion within a year.
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  • Reply 68 of 79
    melgrossmelgross Posts: 33,720member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 4metta View Post


    In that case it makes more sense to stream a rental from Xbox Live or iTunes.



    As far as I know, you can do that as well, if I get your meaning.
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  • Reply 69 of 79
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by solsun View Post


    The format wars.



    1. VHS vs. Beta-Max

    2. DVD vs. Laser DIsc

    3. HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray



    If I'm not mistaken, I believe laser disc was also a Sony format.. Yeah, they deserve a win!



    yea i just dont understand this one thing



    yea i just dont see y every one and there mom is turning to blu-ray



    wow it has more space



    FOR GOD SAKE'S



    how much Fu@#%ing Special featurs do u want



    after all who really watch the specail fetures on EVERY movie i mean come on



    and were not any were near USING the Extra Space on the Blue ray



    and if they do like i said it will probablly be some lame interactuall Special features

    wow...ohh/..wow..howw cool..no.



    Warner.bros.FOX.Diseny.etc.

    should all open there eyes and see the HD DVD is the perfect price and will increasse there saleS!



    ewhat do u think?
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  • Reply 70 of 79
    banchobancho Posts: 1,517member
    Welcome to AI.



    Thanks for posting that jumble of characters.
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  • Reply 71 of 79
    Quote:
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    Welcome to AI.



    Thanks for posting that jumble of characters.



    thank u for the welcome



    i dont know i guess im kinda p.o



    that i just bought a HD DVD player

    and well im not sure what to do



    keep it sell it .?



    what should i do i mean



    do u really thinkn



    HD DVD is going to die..
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  • Reply 72 of 79
    banchobancho Posts: 1,517member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by skate4life View Post


    thank u for the welcome



    i dont know i guess im kinda p.o



    that i just bought a HD DVD player

    and well im not sure what to do



    keep it sell it .?



    what should i do i mean



    do u really thinkn



    HD DVD is going to die..



    It still does what you bought it for. If it's a nice unit and you're happy then don't worry. The worst case scenario is that they stop producing HD DVD content and you can't buy any more of it. You can still watch your existing collection and regular DVDs.



    Had this happened the other way around and it was Blu Ray on the losing end, those that spent the monsy on BR players and content would probably be out more money overall.
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  • Reply 73 of 79
    Quote:
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    It still does what you bought it for. If it's a nice unit and you're happy then don't worry. The worst case scenario is that they stop producing HD DVD content and you can't buy any more of it. You can still watch your existing collection and regular DVDs.



    Had this happened the other way around and it was Blu Ray on the losing end, those that spent the monsy on BR players and content would probably be out more money overall.



    *cool comment*

    kk man yea i guess ill jsut stick with HD DVD player for now its and wait for BR players to go out of business or just ..idk



    u right



    just sucks no one rents them out



    Blockbuster dosent rent out HD right :/?
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  • Reply 74 of 79
    solipsismsolipsism Posts: 25,726member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by skate4life View Post


    just sucks no one rents them out?



    http://www.netflix.com
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  • Reply 75 of 79
    banchobancho Posts: 1,517member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by skate4life View Post


    *cool comment*

    kk man yea i guess ill jsut stick with HD DVD player for now its and wait for BR players to go out of business or just ..idk



    u right



    just sucks no one rents them out



    Blockbuster dosent rent out HD right :/?



    As Solipsism suggested, netflix does indeed rent HD DVDs. They're inexpensive and worth trying. I use them and rent Blu Ray titles from them quite a bit in addition to regular DVDs.
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  • Reply 76 of 79
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bancho View Post


    As Solipsism suggested, netflix does indeed rent HD DVDs. They're inexpensive and worth trying. I use them and rent Blu Ray titles from them quite a bit in addition to regular DVDs.



    yea im thinking of switching of to blue ray it seems the way to go



    thanx guys!
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  • Reply 77 of 79
    emig647emig647 Posts: 2,455member
    Keep in mind that HD-DVD has a hard time fitting full uncompressed audio and video on one HD-DVD. Blu-ray can pull this off easily, unless it's a very long movie. It's not just about the special features... in fact HD-DVD is ahead in special features.
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  • Reply 78 of 79
    jeffdmjeffdm Posts: 12,954member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by skate4life View Post


    *cool comment*

    kk man yea i guess ill jsut stick with HD DVD player for now its and wait for BR players to go out of business or just ..idk



    u right



    just sucks no one rents them out



    Blockbuster dosent rent out HD right :/?



    I rent HD DVD and Blu Ray through Netflix.



    Blockbuster also has a similar program that rents both. Their stores might not have them but they're mailed to you from a warehouse.



    So you can stick with HD DVD for as long as the discs are avilable for rent.
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  • Reply 79 of 79
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JeffDM View Post


    I rent HD DVD and Blu Ray through Netflix.



    Blockbuster also has a similar program that rents both. Their stores might not have them but they're mailed to you from a warehouse.



    So you can stick with HD DVD for as long as the discs are avilable for rent.



    yea im thinking of sticking with it then im not



    like for Examble



    is i know this is different



    but SAW 4and some other cool movies that will come out on DVD wont come out on



    HD DVD :/ thats the reall bumber u know



    anywayz ill stick with it for now



    well thanx guys

    peace!



    skate4life-



    *kool forum*
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